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Best things to do in Carcassonne
Top 15 things to do in Carcassonne
1. Cité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne Center

Cité de Carcassonne, a fully restored, fortified French town dates back more than 2,000 years. This site is widely considered one of the best examples of a well-preserved medieval city with heavy fortifications. A classic fortress on a high peak features architectural influences from the Romans, fifth-century Visigoths, and later occupants. You can explore two rings of fortified walls with battlements, conical towers, bridges, stone streets, and medieval buildings. A famous Gothic cathedral with carved stone columns and stained glass windows crowns the city.
Suggested duration:
2 hours
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Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.
Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.
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$35
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Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse
Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse
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$3,569
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Full week inclusive tour of Cathar Country in the French Languedoc
Full week inclusive tour of Cathar Country in the French Languedoc
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$479
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Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse
Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse
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$368
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Cité de Carcassonne and Canal du Midi Private Half Day Tour from Toulouse
Cité de Carcassonne and Canal du Midi Private Half Day Tour from Toulouse
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$368
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Private Day Tour: Lastours Castles & Cité de Carcassonne. From Carcassonne.
Private Day Tour: Lastours Castles & Cité de Carcassonne. From Carcassonne.
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$369
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Day tour : Cité de Carcassonne and wine tasting. private tour from Carcassonne.
Day tour : Cité de Carcassonne and wine tasting. private tour from Carcassonne.
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$480
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Private day tour : Cité de Carcassonne & the Lastours Castles.From Toulouse
Private day tour : Cité de Carcassonne & the Lastours Castles.From Toulouse
Duration: 90 to 91 minutes
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2. Eglise Saint-Nazaire, Carcassonne Center
A basilica minor and a national monument, Eglise Saint-Nazaire houses some of the most famous stained glass in the south of France. Historians believe the Visigoths built the original church on this site in the sixth century. The new cathedral was completed in the 12th century. The Gothic interior architecture and decorations include alternating round and square support pillars, the Saint-Pierre Vault, additional vaults with a Scandinavian influence, and the tomb of Bishop Radulphe.
Suggested duration:
30 minutes
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$35
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Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse
Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse
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$21
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Small group tour of the Cité de Carcassonne
Small group tour of the Cité de Carcassonne
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$205
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Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Carcassone with official tour guide
Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Carcassone with official tour guide
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$279
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Private 4-hour City Tour of Carcassonne with driver/guide and Hotel pick-up
Private 4-hour City Tour of Carcassonne with driver/guide and Hotel pick-up
Duration: 1 day
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Duration: 4 hours
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3. O'Vineyards, Villemoustaussou
A scenic, family-owned vineyard, O'Vineyards aims to combine new-world techniques and tasting practices with old-world refinement and character. The local grape-growing area allows for a balance between Atlantic and Mediterranean influences for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. You can arrange for guided tours and tastings.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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$99
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Winery Visit with Food and Wine in Carcassonne
Winery Visit with Food and Wine in Carcassonne
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$64
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Winery Tour & Wine Tasting - Deli Plate & 3 Wines
Winery Tour & Wine Tasting - Deli Plate & 3 Wines
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$866
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One Night Escape for TWO GUESTS - 12 bottles of wine - Your Private Label
One Night Escape for TWO GUESTS - 12 bottles of wine - Your Private Label
Duration: 3 hours
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4. Cite de l'espace, Toulouse

A theme park focused on space and our conquests in it, Cite de l'espace is an immensely popular museum filled with interactive exhibits for the whole family. Children and space enthusiasts enjoy the full-scale models, including the 55 m (180 ft) Ariane 5 rocket, the Mir space station, and the Soyuz modules. A control room mock-up allows you to prepare a rocket for launch, assisting with its flight plan and then placing a satellite into orbit. Be sure to visit the Australia building, with its 300-seat IMAX cinema and a 280-seat planetarium equipped with a hemispherical 600 sq m (6,458 sq ft) screen.
Suggested duration:
8 hours
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6. Chateau Comtal, Carcassonne Center
Immortalized in films such as "Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves," Chateau Comtal is a medieval castle inside Carcassonne. This is the largest European city with intact fortified walls. This Cathar Castle dates back to the Crusades and is widely considered one of the best representations of a classic medieval castle.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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$8
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Medieval Carcassonne: "Ghosts of the Citadel" Exploration Game
Medieval Carcassonne: "Ghosts of the Citadel" Exploration Game
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$35
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Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse
Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse
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$205
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Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Carcassone with official tour guide
Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Carcassone with official tour guide
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$279
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Private 4-hour City Tour of Carcassonne with driver/guide and Hotel pick-up
Private 4-hour City Tour of Carcassonne with driver/guide and Hotel pick-up
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
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7. Le Capitole, Toulouse

Some of the interior of Le Capitole can be traced to the 16th century, but the current Neoclassical façade dates back to 1750. Made of pink marble and 135 m (443 ft) long, it boasts eight columns that represent the original eight capitals of the 16th century. In 1873, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc built the bell tower on top of the donjon or inner tower, in the typical northern French style. Only the Henri IV courtyard and gate survive from the original medieval buildings. Today the building houses the city hall, as well as an opera company and a symphony orchestra.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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The essential of Toulouse by bike
The essential of Toulouse by bike
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$22
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Self-guided track game to discover Toulouse
Self-guided track game to discover Toulouse
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$34
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Self-Guided Tour of Toulouse with Interactive City Game
Self-Guided Tour of Toulouse with Interactive City Game
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$141
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Toulouse Private Guided Walking Tour
Toulouse Private Guided Walking Tour
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$60
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Toulouse Gourmand by bike
Toulouse Gourmand by bike
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$225
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Toulouse: Walking through history
Toulouse: Walking through history
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$6
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Toulouse Self-Guided Audio Tour
Toulouse Self-Guided Audio Tour
Duration: 3 hours
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9. Reserve Africaine de Sigean, Sigean

A large wildlife park, Reserve Africaine de Sigean features more than 3,800 animals from more than 160 species, including at least 2,000 birds, 900 mammals, and 900 reptiles. The park also features a rich assortment of plant life in its hills, plains, marshes, pine forests, and ponds. The reserve specializes in the conservation of large African animals, including antelopes, giraffes, horses, an elephant, and a white rhino. Conservation efforts here have led to more than 10,000 births since 1974, including chimpanzees, wild dogs, African elephants, cheetahs, pelicans, and zebras.
Suggested duration:
4 hours
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10. Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile, Albi

Allegedly the largest brick building in the world, Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile features many oversized structures, including a vault that boasts the largest painted surface in the world at 200 sq m (656 sq ft). These frescoes make up the largest and oldest ensemble of Italian Renaissance paintings in France. Added in 1492 CE, the bell tower stands 78 m (256 ft) tall. The nave is the widest Gothic example in France at 18 m (60 ft). Over 200 magnificent polychrome statues carved by artists from Cluny's workshops decorate the interior with their original colors.
Suggested duration:
1 hour
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11. Centre Culturel De La Memoire Combattante, Carcassonne Center
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13. Musee De L'ecole, Carcassonne Center
Take a trip back the classroom at Musee De L'ecole. This small center explores 19th-century France's education system through information displays and historical artifacts in a preserved classroom setting. Examine informative posters and classroom equipment as you compare today's educational establishments with those of yore. Don't miss the opportunity to sit at an old-fashioned desk and practice your handwriting thanks to a quill and inkwell. Those unpracticed in the art of calligraphy may want to avoid wearing white.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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